Brunson stunned after Knicks’ 22-point comeback over Cavs in East finals: ‘I don’t have an answer’
The New York Knicks achieved a remarkable comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers, overcoming a 22-point deficit to win 115-104 in overtime. Jalen Brunson led the team with 38 points, playing a crucial role in the fourth-quarter rally. This victory puts the Knicks just three wins away from their first NBA finals appearance since 1999.
- ▪The Knicks trailed by 22 points in the fourth quarter before staging a comeback.
- ▪Jalen Brunson scored 38 points and was instrumental in the victory.
- ▪The Knicks have won eight straight games and will host Game 2 on Thursday.
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Jalen Brunson scored 38 points in Tuesday night’s win over the Cavaliers. Photograph: Seth Wenig/APView image in fullscreenJalen Brunson scored 38 points in Tuesday night’s win over the Cavaliers. Photograph: Seth Wenig/APNBABrunson stunned after Knicks’ 22-point comeback over Cavs in East finals: ‘I don’t have an answer’Cleveland Cavaliers 104-115 New York Knicks (OT)Knicks had trailed by 22 points in fourth quarterBrunson scores 38 points in MSG victoryAgenciesTue 19 May 2026 23.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJalen Brunson sparked one of the NBA’s greatest postseason comebacks, a rally from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter, and finished with 38 points as New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.After a…
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